Cumberland Gem
Common NameCumberland Gem
Scientific NameEupsilia vinulenta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, pink, purplish-pink
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsmaple, oak, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodOctober to November, March to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUnivoltine. Eggs are laid in spring, larvae feed on various deciduous trees through late spring/early summer, pupate in the soil, and adults emerge in the fall to overwinter.
Identification TipsThe combination of reddish-brown ground color and prominent pinkish-mauve transverse lines and patches on the forewings is diagnostic. The hairy, pinkish-mauve head and thorax are also good indicators.
Description
A medium-sized moth with rich reddish-brown forewings adorned with distinctive pinkish-mauve wavy lines and patches, and a hairy, pinkish-mauve head and thorax.
